When Jill Kingston and her husband became foster parents in 2013, their eyes were opened to a greater need within their community — providing inpatient medical care for drug-exposed newborns, non-judgmental support for mothers and education services to improve family outcomes. Kingston had the vision to be a part of a higher calling, leading her… Read more »
Employee Spotlight: Ryan Perry
It takes a village to keep a bank running. Many bank customers will never see IT manager Ryan Perry, but his role is critical to keeping the bank functioning and secure. Read more about Perry’s role at Minster Bank and what he says he likes best. IT at Minster Bank Perry maintains all of the… Read more »
Minster Bank Class of 2020: Announcing Our Scholarship Award Recipients
Giving back to the community is an integral part of our values here at Minster Bank. We pride ourselves on continuing to contribute to future generations, from our financial literacy programs to our annual scholarship awards. This year, we awarded $14,000 in scholarships to students in the communities we serve. Each recipient was chosen by… Read more »
What Do You Need to Know Before Buying a Franchise?
Buying a franchise is an attractive business option for entrepreneurs wanting to capitalize on an existing brand. But if you’re thinking about becoming a franchisee, you need to prepare yourself — it won’t be as easy as simply finding a well-liked brand and putting down some cash. Read on for some things to consider before… Read more »
Four Signs of Undetected Water Damage
With summer underway, it’s important to be prepared for storms as well as signs of potential water damage to your house. A failing sump pump or poor drainage can be two causes; leaky pipes are another. To avoid undetected water damaging your dwelling place, keep your eyes peeled for these signs of concealed water damage… Read more »
Meet the Team: Your Vandalia-Butler Office
At Minster Bank, we’re excited to serve you at our new Vandalia-Butler office. We’re also excited to introduce the team members who will be serving you at this location. Get to know our team members below! Amanda Anderson, Branch Manager Amanda has more than 10 years of experience in mortgage and consumer lending. She is… Read more »
[Audio] Financial Tips to Help Small Businesses During Reopening
As businesses in many states begin to reopen, it’s time to be vigilant about your financial decisions and make ones to strengthen your company. Listen to or read a summary below as Dan Heitmeyer, vice president of commercial banking at Minster Bank, offers expert advice for business owners. You can also click on specific topics… Read more »